As I stepped into the training room, my gaze fell upon the potential new hero assigned to me by the Hero Association. His presence alone grated on my nerves, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of disdain wash over me. They claimed he had the potential to reach S-Class, but I remained skeptical.

"Alright, let's get started," I said, my tone clipped and devoid of warmth as I regarded him with thinly veiled skepticism.